(USA) Carrier Procurement Specialist
$52,000–$58,240 year
On-site · Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Carrier Procurement Specialist responsible for sourcing and onboarding asset-based carriers, negotiating multi-modal transportation (asset-based TL and flatbed LTL), managing carrier contracts and renewals, ensuring service compliance (insurance, operating authorities, driver requirements, on-time deliveries), handling billing/reporting, evaluating carrier performance, and collaborating with Station Heads and trans-ops to recommend carriers for cost savings within budget thresholds; involves RFP/RFQ management and distributor communications, with a focus on optimizing regional and national carrier performance and service improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Management, Engineering, Transportation, or associate field), or 3-5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in domestic transportation management, freight forwarding and logistics (domestic or international freight forwarding).
- Excellent computer knowledge, advance Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Experience with web-based transportation procurement platforms is preferred.
- Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, while exercising sound judgement.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
- Must be a confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally and externally.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.
- Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Management, Engineering, Transportation, or related) or 3-5 years related experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in domestic transportation management, freight forwarding and logistics
- Experience with web-based transportation procurement platforms
- Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills
- Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems
- Confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships
- Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
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